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Welcome to Hayley's Happy Hounds Limited! We offer dog walking from your home and day and over night boarding in our own homes
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r beloved pet doesn't always get the full attention we would all love them to have. But this need no longer be the case! If you are struggling to walk your dog because of work commitments, have a poorly pet who just needs some TLC whilst you are out, have a vet appointment that you need a hand with or you just simply want to take a day off walking, please feel free to contact me to see if I can be of help and make you feel better knowing your best fur friend is in safe and loving hands. I am fully insured and continually learning through studying courses and of course practical experience to give you the best service both you and your pet deserve. If you have any questions or would simply like to know more, please call me on 07912210811.

19/06/2024

A dogs nose is so much more than just a breathing machine...with up to 300 million olfactory (smelling) receptors a dog is able to:
🐶 Breathe in and out at the same time in a continuous circulation of air

🐶 Smell in 3D - like our eyes, dogs nostrils can smell separately, thus giving them a 3D version of the world

🐶 Smell the passage of time by detecting tiny reductions in the concentration of odour molecules

🐶 Smell up to 100,000 times better than a human. If a dog walked into a bakery, they wouldn't just smell cakes and bread, they'd be able to smell the individual ingredients

What an amazing piece of equipment!

18/06/2024

As the school summer holidays approach, it's common to ask the kids to help us with tasks around the house and that can sometimes include walking the dog.

This can sometimes be a lot bigger task than they are ready for so I find this a helpful chart to guide us to ensure both the dog and child are safe and enjoying their walk together

07/06/2024

D***o wood has upped its game 🤣

Found by another local professional walker who has a client with the knack of finding these things....

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/QNWdvEYCRG2JDoqH/

07/06/2024

Ending my working week with this beautiful pup and her Tug-e-Nuff toys and practising low level play and enrichment

05/06/2024

Its an absolute pleasure helping the gorgeous Saffy and her family in these early weeks of her being home.

As you can see, she's chilled and loving life which isn't surprising as her humans are doing a great job of communicating with, playing and loving her 🥰

If you've got a new pup or dog you've welcomed into your family, why not DM me to book a training package to get them off on the right foot 🐾

27/05/2024

Any training we do with our dogs, it's so important to set them up to succeed as this helps their learning sooo much!

And what better testament to this than an owner working on calmness around others and keeping their distance in order to allow their dog to watch and process and stay calm.

Well done to both dog and owner 👏👏

26/05/2024

N E V E R • W O R K • W I T H • A N I M A L S • O R • C H I L D R E N

When I first started my walking business, I was keen to set my standards high and start as I meant to go on. I wanted to make sure owners got a good service and the dogs enjoyed their time with me and to me that meant as much of the dogs' time out enjoying all the walks and sniffs they need.

I thought, toileting, although important and necessary, could be cleared away quickly so we could move on and enjoy what we were doing. That is until one day, I was too keen and poo picked literally the moment it touched down, not even considering the fact that this dog loves to kick after a poo....before I could register what was happening, I had a hand, hair and nearly face full of her freshly laid crap and this was at the start of the walk, on a windy day!

The rest of that walk was very enjoyable for the dogs, doing what they love. For me, however, it was focused....on not touching or allowing any part of my hair to swing near my face and in particular my lips (which is tricky when you have mid length hair on a windy day!)

Needless to say, whilst I still have high standards for all my services, poo picking is one area that I'm now happy to wait until the job is entirely done and paws are at a safe distance away 🤣

19/05/2024

N e v e r • w o r k • w i t h • a n i m a l s • o r • c h i l d r e n

From wood c**k to nettle bum...

Working outside is great, fresh air and sun is always good for the soul. The one downer though, wild wees. We've all done it at some point in our lives but when working with dogs, you have to be stealthy when nature calls. You think they're all happy playing and sniffing but as soon as they see you duck down, that's it, full speed ahead until they reach you and if you're lucky they stop, if you're not so lucky though you end up with a bum full of stingers and a face full of dog kisses from the one who tackled you 🤣

Ps no bums were stung (or out) when taking this photo 🤣

16/05/2024

When we rehome a dog, we promise them a new home, a new life, new connections and new love.

This promise should be carried out with love and kindness as you let your new dog process these lovely new things.

I visited Sky recently who had been in her new home just under a week. We worked on recognising what Sky was saying with her body language and although unsure to start with of a new person being in her home, we gave Sky the time and space to explore and process the situation and by the end of the session she was happy to sit and take treats from me before settling nicely for a snooze.

Understanding what our dogs are saying to us is invaluable to our communication with them as it means we can then provide what they need in any situation.

Pet Behaviour Counsellor Chirag Patel said "Listen to your dog's whisper so he doesn't have to shout". This is so true! Our dogs barking is them shouting, by listening to and understanding their body language means we are hearing their whispers.

12/05/2024

Puppy packages available to book with me to get your new furry family member off to the best start from as soon as they arrive home.

Click the link or contact me for more information and to book:
https://calendly.com/swhappyhounds/puppypackage

09/05/2024

We all want our puppies to grow up into well rounded dogs so don't forget that socialising doesn't just mean meeting other dogs!

To allow a puppy to get used to our lives and the things we experience on a daily basis they need to be introduced to them in a friendly, positive way at a distance that they can watch, learn and process. Taking them with us in the car or in a sling or our arms to see the outside world as well as allowing them to see everything within the home is invaluable to them.

Check out this socialisation checklist put together by which helps owners tick off the sounds their puppy has heard as they go along.

Don't forget, there are many a dog welcoming place in Saffron Walden and the surrounding villages so take your pup along and let them take in the sights, sounds and smells of what's happening! Those tagged are just a few of the places you and your pup can go!

07/05/2024

Puppies! Top tips for welcoming a puppy into your family 🐶

05/05/2024

Willow would like to remind you all that she's scheduled a duvet day with it being Bank Holiday tomorrow so there are no walks.

We'll see you all Tuesday 👋

05/05/2024

Sundays are a day to reflect on the week and usually a time to chuckle...this week I've come up with a new phrase of 'Maypole leads'.

The definition, if it was in a dictionary, would be "when on lead dogs walking together are so excited to smell all the smells at the start of a walk that they do a dance, akin to that of maypole dancers, leaving the leads in a sometimes hard to untangle state".

I often remind myself of the merit of using different coloured leads because to allow the dogs this maypole mayhem time is more important to them than me having the leads in perfect order 😊 My choice of leads has and will always be because of their colourful easy to use leads (which can also be personalised)

Our dogs noses are amazing things, letting them follow them freely is so rewarding, so let them stop and sniff the smells

03/05/2024

Have you picked up your latest Saffron Directory?

It's full of lots of local businesses as well as detailing Whats On and this issue we feature in the Our Animals and Pets section.

Thanks to Fraser Parry Photography for the photos and Saffron Directory for involving me!

Pick up your copy from the Tourist Information Centre on the Market Square!

03/05/2024

Got my TDTS Professional Standard car sticker through recently but only just cleaned the car so now I'm excited that I'm able to proudly display it!

As a member, I adhere to the guidelines of the Professional Standard and work with kindness, care and empathy to all.

If you want to read more about The Professional Standard, please visit The Dog Trainer School website.

Ps I know the car isn't squeaky clean but trust me, it's better than it was 🤣

02/05/2024

They say 'never work with animals and children', well...dogs love to play, search and fetch. In the main we get sticks and lost balls, but sometimes, we are surprised by what the dogs turn up in our respectable Saffron Walden....🤣🙈😱

And yes, they have been hung from trees. Rumour has it, its to keep the dogs safe 🤣 and we all thought money grew on trees

Did someone say woodc**k 🤣🤣🤣

02/05/2024

You know the old saying 'never work with animals or children'? Well, this phrase was coined by someone in the showbiz industry but, having 2 kids who were 3years and 6months respectively when I started my dog business, there are times when I wholly concur with this phrase!

Want to hear some stories of what happens when we are out and about?? Keep following....

01/05/2024

We've been together all day, she's had fun with friends and even chased some deer 🙈 but Poppy still wants to be with me when I'm doing the garden....it must be true love and connection 😍 (although she really should stand on the other side of the mower to where the grass flies out of 🤣🙈)

28/04/2024

From a business of walking dogs on my own, to a team of walkers and boarders and qualifying as a Trainer, the last 9 years has taught me so much. My love of dogs and helping people communicate with them though has stayed the same and continues to grow with the Training I do.

Want to know what services we offer to help effectively communicate with your dog? Check out https://calendly.com/swhappyhounds

25/04/2024

Look at those ears! Another pup having a great time on her puppy sessions.

Sun and a puppy lab, Thursday is good ❤️

Puppy packages are a fun way of training for them and you and you can book here https://calendly.com/swhappyhounds/puppypackage

24/04/2024

Samuel smashed his recall practice today out on a walk with some other fellow Daxies, well done buddy 👏

By using a long line for training, especially for exercises such as loose lead walking and recall we are allowing our dogs to make good choices because of having options.

If you'd like to help communicate effectively with your dog as well as giving them space to make good choices, why not sign up for our 'Recharge your Recall' course or a general 1-2-1 session to complement any training you may already have done 🐶

https://calendly.com/swhappyhounds/recharged-recall-package-3-sessions

15/04/2024

So nice to work with Bear and his owners recently during a 1-2-1 training walk.

Being able to recognise when Bear is communicating his happy distance from other dogs means that he can relax and process all the information he is taking in on his walks.

Great job guys 👏

11/04/2024

National Pet Day can only mean one thing....the perfect excuse to show off our pets!

For those that don't know, this is Poppy. My 2 year old black lab who loves life as much as she loves food 😍

Show me yours in the comments below 👇👇

08/04/2024

Did you know that here at HHH, we don't just offer walks and home boarding?

Training is an important part of living with a dog and when I say training, I don't just mean the formal sit, wait, come etc, I actually mean communicating.

If we understand how to effectively communicate with our dogs, then we can all live our best lives together.

Let me know how I can help you communicate more effectively with your dog by clicking the message button below 👇

22/02/2024

It's been a pleasure having 1 in every colour this week, and yes, the non photogenic one is Poppy - she said forward facing wasn't her best side 🤣🐶❤️

18/02/2024

Funny but so very true....

16/02/2024

De-mudding the car can only mean one thing....its half term!

I'm taking a deserved week off and I'm grateful to Sam, Maddy and Gemma for holding the Fort for me so walls are still going ahead for those who have booked and I'll see you and your pooches on the 26th!

Have a great half term all 🐶🐾

15/02/2024

We love the fact that we live amongst such beautiful countryside that walks are super fun and interesting but there have been reports of Alabama Rot locally and so I thought I'd pop a link below so everyone knows what to do after walks 👇

https://www.rspca.org.uk/adviceandwelfare/diseases/alabamarot

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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+447912210811

Website

http://www.hayleyshappyhounds.co.uk/

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A dogs nose is so much more than just a breathing machine...with up to 300 million olfactory (smelling) receptors a dog is able to: 🐶 Breathe in and out at the same time in a continuous circulation of air 🐶 Smell in 3D - like our eyes, dogs nostrils can smell separately, thus giving them a 3D version of the world 🐶 Smell the passage of time by detecting tiny reductions in the concentration of odour molecules 🐶 Smell up to 100,000 times better than a human. If a dog walked into a bakery, they wouldn't just smell cakes and bread, they'd be able to smell the individual ingredients What an amazing piece of equipment!

Sarah and I pride ourselves on training sessions where its not just the dogs having fun.... @sarahscanineconnections @happy_canines_dog_training

Starting the week with a jog whilst listening to one of my fave pods @omdpod before some admin with @moneybeelizh

From a business of walking dogs on my own, to a team of walkers and boarders and qualifying as a Trainer, the last 9 years has taught me so much. My love of dogs and helping people communicate with them though has stayed the same and continues to grow with the Training I do. Want to know what services we offer to help effectively communicate with your dog? Check out https://calendly.com/swhappyhounds #dogtrainer #lovedogs #connection #doglanguage #puppylove #dogtalk

Join me and Sarah on our relaxed manners and socialisation walks where we train on the move. Please contact us for more details as to ensure this is the right setting for you and your dog.

Letting your dog choose the walk and where to go when you're out is so rewarding and fun for them. They can use their nose and enjoy exploring. It's a lovely way to let your dog be a dog and use their senses #lovedogs #dogtrainer #springwalks #dogsbeingdogs

Am seriously over the wet stuff falling from the sky....anyone else??

A little tip for a Friday on recall 😊

If an autumnal Sunday isn't the perfect day for making soups, taking long walks and enjoying some self care then I don't know what is 🍂

A little bit of a week in the life of....dog trainer/walker/boarder/business owner/mum #dogtrainerthaxted #dogtraineressex #businessowner #mum #lovedogs #lovemyjob

Rainy day enrichment 🐕 #dogtraining #mentalstimulation #funwithyourdog

Turn your dog's favourite activity on walks into a game at home to satisfy their need and help engagement with you on walks. A great one for all those who love following scents, is to teach them how to find a hidden object in a room! Contact me to up your engagement on walks and fun at home! #dogtrainerthaxted #imdtdogtrainer #fun #communicationiskey #strengthenyourbond

An re-introduction to me and the training side of ky business so you and your dog can communicate effectively whilst having fun and you are 'sexier than a squirrel' to them! #dogtrainerthaxted #lovedogs #communicationiskey #imdttrainer

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Happy Bank Holiday everyone! I hope you're all having as much fun as Poppy! Don't forget, no walks tomorrow but back to normal Tuesday

Come and join us at our next Puppy Life Skills Course starting Wednesday 20th April. Have fun with your puppy whilst learning: 🐶 Loose lead walking 🐶 Polite greetings 🐶 Socialisation 🐶 Settle 🐶 Recall 🌟Only 2 spaces left!🌟 Music credit: Instrumental from Shine (movie creator channel You Tube)

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Hayley's Happy Hounds is all about making your life easier and "keeping your best friend happy". I am based in Essex and am available for dog walks, pet visits, as a pet taxi and eventually (once I have finished all my studying) to give advice on behavioural issues that your dog may have. Having our own hound (Bella the Beagle) means that I know the strains put on us by life and that sometimes, our beloved pet doesn't always get the full attention we would all love them to have. But this need no longer be the case! If you are struggling to walk your dog because of work commitments, have a poorly pet who just needs some TLC whilst you are out, have a vet appointment that you need a hand with or you just simply want to take a day off walking, please feel free to contact me to see if I can be of help and make you feel better knowing your best fur friend is in safe and loving hands. I am fully insured and continually learning through studying courses and of course practical experience to give you the best service both you and your pet deserve. If you have any questions or would simply like to know more, please call me on 07912210811.